AVID is a non-profit, college readiness system aimed a closing student achievement gaps. AVID for Higher Education is the newest component in the AVID program and is currently being implemented in more than 40 colleges and universities nationwide. Texas A&M-Kingsville was the first to complete the process. | Texas A&M University-Kingsville

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a kindergarten through postsecondary college readiness system designed to increase the number of students who enroll and succeed in higher education and in their lives beyond high school. AVID students are provided with the critical skills necessary to become confident, independent thinkers, while engaing in many enhancement strategies such as W.I.C.O.R. (Writing to learn, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading to learn), which helps

Last year, we were able to implement AVID curriculum and strategies across all of our schools. The nationally recognized program provides schools with the resources and support to help schools measure their success and to increase the number of students who pursue higher education opportunities. Mr. Ballone, principal at Denn John Middle School , is here to walk you through the many benefits of AVID and discuss how our school district uses these strategies in the classroom to build future ready

Today, students in the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) classes at Neshaminy High School took some chalk and creativity to the sidewalk outside the school to create positive messages for their classmates. | Neshaminy School District

LAKEVIEW SPOTLIGHT: AVID (advancement via individual determination) is a college and career readiness program. It's used K-12 in Park Hill, but now, we have an AVID National Demonstration School. Learn more about the title and what it means in this year's "Lakeview Spotlight." This Spotlight is sponsored by Southern Bank. | Park Hill School District